2016 CHEVROLET TRAX USB

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Radio without Touchscreen
If equipped with a USB port, the
following devices may be connected
and controlled by the infotainment
system:
.iPods
. PlaysForSure Devices (PFDs)
. USB Drives
. Zunes
®
Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives,
and Zunes are compatible with the
infotainment system.
Connecting and Controlling
an iPod®
Not all iPods can be controlled by
the infotainment system.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
. Artists
. Albums .
Song Titles
. Podcasts
. Genres
. Audiobooks
. Composers
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts,
Genres, Audiobooks,
or Composers.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or
Off, then press the
/BACK button
to return to the main screen.
On : Plays tracks in the current
folder in random order.
Off : Plays tracks in the current
folder in sequential order. Repeat
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Repeat to On or Off, then press the
/BACK button to return to the main
screen.
On : Repeats the current track.
Off : Playback starts from the
beginning of the current track after
the last track finishes.
Connecting and Controlling a
PlaysForSure Device (PFD)
or Zune
Connecting a PFD or Zune
Connect the PFD or Zune to the
USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
. Playlists
. Artists
. Albums
. Song Titles
. Podcasts
. Genres

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To search for tracks:1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts,
or Genres.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle Functionality
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Shuffle Songs (Random) to On
or Off.
On : Plays current tracks in random
order.
Off : Plays current tracks in
sequential order.
Repeat Functionality
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Repeat to On or Off.
Repeat On : Repeats the current
track.
Repeat Off : Playback starts from
the beginning of the current track
after the last track finishes.Connecting and Controlling a
USB Drive
The infotainment system can only
play back .mp3 and .wma files from
a USB drive.
Only the first 2,500 songs are
recognized on the device.
When a device is not supported, the
message “No supported data found.
You can safely disconnect the
device” appears.
Connecting a USB Drive
Connect the USB drive to the
USB port.
Searching for a Track
It is normal for the search feature to
take some time to display the
information after reading the device
due to the amount of information
stored.
Files that do not have any meta
data stored in the ID3 tag display as
Unknown.
Tracks can be searched for by:
. Playlists* .
Artists
. Albums
. Song Titles
. Genres
. Folder View
*This only displays if a playlist is
found on the device.
To search for tracks: 1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle Functionality
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Shuffle Songs (Random) to On
or Off.
On : Plays current tracks in random
order.
Off : Plays current tracks in
sequential order.

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Repeat Functionality
Turn the MENU/TUNE knob and set
Repeat to On or Off.
Repeat On :Repeats the current
track.
Repeat Off : Playback starts from
the beginning of the current track
after the last track finishes.
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system can play
music or movies by connecting an
auxiliary device to the USB port.
USB Support
USB Supported Devices
. USB Flash Drives
. Portable USB Hard Drives
. 2G-5G iPod nano
®
.1G-3G iPod touch®
.120GB/160GB iPod classic®
.
3G/3GS/4/4S iPhone®
Not all iPods and USB drives are
compatible with the USB port. Make sure the iPod has the latest
firmware from Apple
®for proper
operation. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes
®
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
For help with identifying your iPod,
go to www.apple.com/support.
The USB port can play both lower
and upper case .mp3, .wma, .ogg,
and .wav files stored on a USB
storage device.
USB Supported File and Folder
Structure
The Infotainment system supports:
. Up to 2,500 folders.
. Up to 10 folders in depth.
. Up to 2,500 music files.
. Up to 2,500 photo files.
. Up to 250 movie files.
. ID3 Tag (versions 1.0/1.1/2.2/
2.3/2.4).
. FAT16.
. FAT32.
. exFAT.
Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod/iPhone
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, connect
one end of the device’ s cable to the
iPod/iPhone and the other end to
the USB port.
The iPod/iPhone charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN position. When the
vehicle is turned off, the iPod/
iPhone automatically powers off and
will not charge or draw power from
the vehicle's battery.
For more information on USB
usage, see “Audio System” in
Pictures and Movies (Picture
System) 0181 orPictures and
Movies (Movie System) 0182 or
Pictures and Movies (Audio System)
0 175.

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Auxiliary Devices
The 3.5 mm (1/8 in) AUX input jack,
if equipped, is on the front of the
infotainment system. SeeOverview
(Radio with Touchscreen) 0135 or
Overview (AM-FM Radio) 0131 or
Overview (Radio with CD/USB)
0 133.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation 0136.
Radio without Touchscreen
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the auxiliary input jack to use a
portable audio player.
The infotainment system will
automatically switch to the device
when the device is connected to the
AUX input jack. Press the CD/AUX
button to switch to a device that is
already connected.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
jack can only be controlled using
the controls on the device. Adjusting the Volume
Turn the
O/VOL knob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system can play
music or movies connected by the
auxiliary device.
Play will begin when the system has
finished reading the information on
the device.
Playing Music
To play the music from the device,
if the device is already connected:
1. Press
D. 2. Press audio.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press AUX/USB.
To adjust the tone settings, see
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen” in
Operation 0136.
Playing Movies
Movies are not available while
driving.
If the USB storage device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press picture and movie.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB (Movie).
For iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/
iPhone to the AUX input terminal by
using the AUX cable for iPod/
iPhone to play movie files.

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Stitcher SmartRadio is an Internet
radio service that streams news,
sports, and entertainment shows
through the audio system. Create
personalized, on-demand stations or
discover new shows through
Stitcher's preset stations. To set up
an account, download the
application from the Android Market
or iTunes Store, or go to
www.stitcher.com.
A phone or tablet with Internet
connection and the application
installed is required. Personal cell
phone data plans are used. Make
sure the latest version is installed
on the device and the volume is
turned up.
Smartphone Supported by
Application
To use Applications:
.Connect an iPod/iPhone using
the USB port.
. Connect Andriod™ phones
through Bluetooth. iPod/iPhone Error Messages and
Solutions
If the system fails to activate the
application on the iPod/iPhone
connected, an error message is
displayed as,
“Unable to start
application, possible reasons.”
. Your iPhone is locked. To
resolve, unlock the iPhone.
. You have another active
application open. To resolve,
close the other active
application.
. You have not installed the
application on your iPhone. To
resolve, install the application on
the iPhone.
iOS Version Error
If the iOS version of the iPhone is
less than 4.0, the error message is
displayed as, “Your iPhone does not
allow this application to be opened
on a USB connection. Please refer
to owner ’s manual.”
. Activate the application on your
iPhone, then touch the desired
application menu on the
infotainment system. Connecting Application Error
If the infotainment system fails to
activate the application on the
smartphone connected through
Bluetooth wireless technology, the
error message is displayed as,
“Connecting application failed.”
.
Reset all settings related to the
phone, then touch the desired
application menu on the
infotainment system.
. Reconnect the smartphone and
infotainment system through
Bluetooth wireless technology,
then touch the desired
application menu on the
infotainment system.
. When the application is stopped
on the smartphone, it usually
takes time to return to normal
operation. Try to activate the
application after 10–20 seconds.
To switch to another application
while playing an application and
connected through the USB port,
touch HOME on the iPod/iPhone,
then touch the application icon on
the infotainment system.

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Switching Between a USB
Connected Device and a
Bluetooth Device
When the iPhone is connected to
the infotainment system through the
USB port, and the infotainment
system is connected to another
phone through Bluetooth wireless
technology, touch iPhone or
bluetooth phone on the smartphone
list menu to switch between the two
applications.
Displaying or Hiding Application
Icons
To display or hide application icons
on the smartphone link menu:1. Touch
D.
2. Touch
^smartphone link.
3. Touch SETTINGS.
4. Touch the desired application icon to hide or display it on the
smartphone link menu.
5. Touch OK.
If the activated application is on the
smartphone link menu, the
^is
activated in the upper position of the
HOME menu or playing screen.
Connecting an Application
This section explains a general
operation. It may vary depending on
the phone operation system,
versions, and/or application
versions.
To connect an application:
1. Install the application on the smartphone from Appstore or
Playstore.
2. Connect the smartphone to the infotainment system through
the USB port or Bluetooth.
.iPhone: USB port
. Android phone: Bluetooth
3. Activate the application. 4. Touch
Dto play the
application through the
infotainment system. The
smartphone link menu is
displayed.
5. Touch the application icon.
6. The application screen is displayed.
Smartphone Link
(Pandora)
Some images and explanations may
vary by phone operating systems,
versions, and/or application (App)
versions.
Using Pandora
1. Install the Pandora application on the smartphone.
2. Connect the smartphone to the infotainment system through
the USB port or Bluetooth
wireless technology.
.iPhone: USB connection.
. Android phone/BlackBerry
phone: Bluetooth wireless
technology.

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Tone Settings1. Press MENU. The Pandora menu is displayed.
2. Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed.
See “Tone Settings” under
“Radio Controls with
Touchscreen” inOperation
0 136.
Smartphone Link
(Stitcher)
Some images and explanations may
vary by phone operating systems,
versions, and/or application (App)
versions.
Using Stitcher
1. Install the Stitcher application on the smartphone.
2. Connect the smartphone to the infotainment system through
the USB port or Bluetooth
wireless technology.
.iPhone: USB connection. .
Android phone/BlackBerry
phone: Bluetooth wireless
technology.
3. Activate the Stitcher application.
4. Press
D.
5. Press
^smartphone link.
6. Press Stitcher.
If the smartphone is not connected
to the infotainment system or the
application is not installed on the
smartphone, the Stitcher menu is
not activated.
Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down
Rate tracks by using
-(thumbs up)
or
,(thumbs down). Pause
.
Press
jto pause.
. Press
rto resume.
Changing Stations
Press
lto change to the next
station.
Saving Favorites
To save a station as a favorite,
press
qon the stitcher screen.
Stitcher Menus
The Stitcher Station menu displays
available station data from the
Stitcher server. 1. Press MENU. The Stitcher Station menu is displayed.
2. Press
QorRto scroll through
the list. Select the desired
station.
Tone Settings 1. Press MENU. The Stitcher menu is displayed.

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2. Press tone settings. The tonesettings menu is displayed.
See “Tone Settings” under
“Radio Controls with
Touchscreen” inOperation
0 136.
Stitcher usage recommendations:
. Data transference speed must
be 3G or greater.
. Make sure the latest version of
Stitcher is installed, selecting the
correct download depending on
the cellular system.
. Turn the phone Off and restart
after the download of Stitcher is
complete.
. Apple products (iPhone, iPod,
iPAD), the iOS must be 4.0 or
greater.
. Android products version must
be 2.0 or greater.
. If error messages are received
from the radio or phone, turn the
phone off and remove the
battery.
. Avoid switching between Audio
Bluetooth and Stitcher sources. .
Launch Stitcher from the radio
every time the vehicle is
turned on.
Stitcher offers podcast audio based
on phone characteristics, meaning
the launch of audio would depend
on the podcast size and phone
connection.
Phone connection factors are:
. Speed and traffic of
transmission data.
. Hours on usage.
. Applications stored on the
device.
. Available memory of phone.Bluetooth Phone/
Devices
Pictures and Movies
(Audio System)
The infotainment system can play
the music files contained in the USB
storage device or iPod/iPhone
products.
Audio System Information
Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files
.Music files with .mp3, .wma,
.ogg, and .wav file name
extensions can be played.
. MP3 files that can be played are:
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps -
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05
kHz, and 16 kHz.
. Files with a bit rate above
128 kbps will result in higher
quality sound.
. ID3 Tag information for MP3
files, such as the album name
and the artist, can be played.